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Mnangagwa Grants Firearm Amnesty as Police Prepare Crackdown on Illegal Guns

The amnesty is intended to address concerns over unrenewed firearm certificates, outdated ownership records and the improper storage of guns, which police say have contributed to theft and the misuse of firearms in crimes including armed robbery and murder.

Business

British Billionaire James Ratcliffe Marks 74th Birthday at Zimbabwe’s Majestic Victoria Falls

“My birthday is today, and we’ve chosen Zimbabwe for my birthday, and it’s been glorious,” he said.

News

Three Killed, Five Injured in Harare–Bulawayo Road Accident

The accident involved a Nissan AD van carrying seven passengers and travelling towards Harare and a Scania truck travelling in the opposite direction.

News

Ebola Cases Climb to Seven in Kenya as Health Workers Are Infected

The three health workers — two men and one woman aged 29, 35 and 32 — became ill between October 3 and October 6, 2026. They were quarantined on October 9 and are receiving supportive care at a designated treatment facility.

Breaking News

Journalist Barred From ZANU PF Conference Despite Accreditation

Jena was barred from entering Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) on October 16, 2026, despite reportedly holding press accreditation issued by Zanu PF headquarters in Harare the previous week, according to MISA Zimbabwe.

News

Mliswa Blasts Chiwenga Over Zanu PF Conference Speech

He described Chiwenga’s speech as “corrosive” and “discordant with the national mood”, arguing that it raised questions about discipline and coordination within the Presidency.

News

Chatunga Mugabe Off the Hook in Drug Case

The 29-year-old Mugabe and Mugaba were arrested after allegedly being found in possession of 72 grammes of marijuana.

Video

Watch: Here is Why Mnangagwa Removed Obert Mpofu from Zanu-PF Politburo

Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa said Obert Mpofu was removed from the Zanu-PF Politburo for missing three consecutive meetings. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Thursday that Mpofu had been reassigned to the party’s Council of Elders.

Business

New UK Ambassador Pledges to Strengthen Ties With Zimbabwe

“There is real momentum in the UK-Zimbabwe relationship, built not only on our shared interests but on the strong people-to-people ties that form a living bridge between our countries,” she said.

News

Police Hunt Brothers Wanted for Robbery, Murder in Kadoma, Chegutu and Norton

The suspects, identified as Tinei Chiripapa and George Chiripapa, are reportedly using their mother’s surname, while their actual surname is Mawarire, police said.

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